Apple-Grapenut Bread

Apple-Grapenut Bread

The hub and I have been hankering for a little treat. We also wanted to reciprocate with a neighbor who left her homemade scones on our front porch this last week. Apple-Grapenut Bread came to mind, although I hadn't made it in a long time. I first made it as as teenager from a recipe on the back of the cereal box, so I guess you could call it a "retro" recipe. Whether you've had it before and want to enjoy the taste memory, or this is your first acquaintance with the bread, I hope you'll enjoy making some for yourself and your family and maybe neighbors too.
     For best slicing and mellowing of flavors, store overnight before you want to use it.

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Makes one, 8 x 4 x 3 loaf     Preparation time: 45 minutes 
​ Baking time: 60-65 minutes

Ingredients
2 cups sifted all-purpose flower
​2½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon allspice
⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup Grapenuts
1 cup peeled, finely chopped tart apple
½ cup chopped nuts
2 eggs, beaten
⅔ cup milk
2 tablespoons molasses

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350
1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices into a mixing bowl.
2. Stir in brown sugar, cereal, apples, and nuts.
3. In a second bowl, combine eggs, milk, molasses, and shortening. 
4. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, and blend just until all flour is dampened.
5. Pour into a well greased 8 x 4 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake in oven for 60-65 minutes. Stick in a toothpick to test for doneness.  If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
6. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out on a cake rack. When the bread is cool, wrap it in waxed paper or aluminum foil to keep. 

I hope you enjoy this dish. Let me know if you've tried it and how it turned out. ​Good cooking to you,

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